December 22, 2024 - 11:57 PM Africa/Lagos
Cereal Crops Thrive in Enugu State, Nigeria especially Rice, Maize, Cowpea, Soyabeans, Sorghum etc.
Enugu state is endowed with abundant water resources for irrigation rice and paddy production and processing in any of the rice producing local government areas (LGAs) of Aninri, Uzo-Uwani, Nkanu-East, Ezeagu, Oji-River, Awgu and some other LGAs with swamp lands. The Productivity of rice in Enugu State is over 38,957 tonnes and has prospects of increment to1m metric tonnes given the tract of available and secured farm lands.
Soyabeans production is Enugu State, Nigeria thrive well for exponential production.
Production of maize in Enugu State is 5 to 6 tonnes per hectares through good agricultural practice. The productivity of maize in Enugu State is 2.0 tonnes per hectares
Cowpea production also thrive very well in Enugu State, Ngeria. The presence of Vitamins A and C in cowpeas helps in boosting immunity. Export opportunities abound for this crop type massive production.
